Recent Obituaries
Robert Franklin
Apr 22, 2022
Robert Eugene Franklin, 92, of Champlain, Virginia passed away at home on Friday, April 22nd, 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Segar Franklin and Myrtle Hortense Franklin; his sister, Mildred Rebrick; and his loving wife of 68 years, Mabel Dameron Franklin.He is survived by his daughter, Mary Beth Lowery (Michael), sons Robert D. Franklin, and Paul B....
Edward Melpolder
Apr 21, 2022
Edward Allan “Ted” Melpolder, 78, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Riverside-Mathews Convalescent Center. He was a welder by trade and after retirement he worked at Home Depot where he made many friends. He loved to garden, cook, and boating.He was predeceased by his wife, Deborah Jann; his parents, Bob and Marge Melpolder; and...
Samuel Cox
Apr 18, 2022
Samuel L. Cox, 74, of Hartfield passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Sam served twenty-four years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Master Sergeant from the 108th Battalion. He was preceded in death by Garland and Eula Cox and Tom Cox. Survived by his sons, William Cox and Chester Cox; four grandchildren, Nicholas Cox, Jonathan Cox, Elizabeth...
Joan Williams
Apr 17, 2022
Joan French Williams, 87, of Mathews, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, April 17, 2022 surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lindley W. French and Shirley H. French and beloved husband, Herbert Taylor Williams, Jr. She is survived by her loving children, Lynn Williams Mueller and John Taylor Williams; son-in-law Robert Curt Mueller, and...
James Shelton
Apr 16, 2022
James Chester "Gus" Shelton Jr., 79, of Gloucester passed away Saturday April 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Hampton, Va. and was the son of the late James Chester Shelton Sr. and Myrtle Catherine Fisher. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, wife Carolyn Shelton, brothers Robert William “Bobby” Shelton, and Hoy McKinley “Mac” Fitzgerald. He...
Jamie Callis
Apr 14, 2022
Jamie White Callis, age 70, of Cobbs Creek, Virginia passed from this earth to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Jamie devoted much of her life to the caring of others. She studied nursing at Johnston – Willis School of Nursing where she achieved a diploma and became a Registered Nurse. She worked in many areas of...
Alfred Henkel
Apr 13, 2022
Alfred Robert “Bob” Henkel, 88, of Urbanna, Virginia, and a recent resident of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully at Silver Tree Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schertz, Texas on April 13, 2022, after a period of declining health.Bob was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Alfred H. and Corola B. Henkel. Bob moved with his family to Deltaville, Virginia in 1943...
Wilma Quinlan
Apr 12, 2022
Wilma “Vivian” Quinlan, 90, of Bohannon, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was a member of the Lions Club and Christ Church, Kingston Parish, in Mathews. Vivian was a well-known caterer and wedding cake decorator, she was an excellent seamstress, loved fishing and gardening and was known for her crab feasts.Vivian is predeceased by her husband, George...
Geoffry LaLand
Apr 10, 2022
On Sunday, April 10, 2022, Geoffry Lynn LaLand “Hippy” of New Point, Virginia, raised the white flag and reluctantly surrendered to the Kingdom of Heaven after a long battle with illness. For those of you who truly knew Geoff, you know he put up quite a fight and gained seven years of ground before this surrender; a feat that even...
Marilyn Thomas
Apr 10, 2022
Marilyn Carole Thomas 68 of Topping passed away at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her brother (Wayne) was by her side. Marilyn was a standout basketball and softball player in high school and loved all sports. She kept that passion alive watching Marianne, Madison and MacLean competing in their respective sports. She loved to fish and...
James Hayes
Apr 10, 2022
James Gouldin “Gouldie” Hayes, 87, of Tappahannock, departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2022.Gouldie was a native of Essex County, Virginia, born in January 1935 to the late Leslie G. Hayes and Louise Lee Hayes. He is survived by his wife LaVerne L. Hayes.Gouldie was a member of Beale Memorial Baptist Church and a 1954 graduate of Tappahannock High School....
Betty Minetree
Apr 9, 2022
Betty Ann Faulkner Minetree, age 89, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The daughter of Morgan and Nellie Faulkner, she was a native of Mathews County VA but had lived in Colonial Heights VA for many years. Betty was employed as an office manager for a local real estate firm and her favorite pastimes were spending time with her...
James Whitaker
Apr 5, 2022
James Allen Whitaker Sr. passed away on April 5, 2022 after a short illness to be with his family and friends that have gone before him. James was born on July 23, 1950, the son of James Archibald Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Thomas. He was married to his devoted and loving wife for 47 years. He is survived by wife,...
Anne Taylor
Apr 4, 2022
Anne Linthicum Taylor, 77, of Caret, passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2022. Anne was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, reading, on the beach, and most of all with her family.Anne is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Gertrude Linthicum; and her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Estes; her...
Cynthia English
Apr 2, 2022
Cynthia L. English, 52, of Dunnsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday April 2, 2022.Cynthia was a 1988 graduate of North Stafford High School and went on to graduate from The University of Mary Washington in 1993. After graduating college, she was a teacher in the Stafford County School System for 20 years. She...
Jeremy Forrest
Apr 2, 2022
Jeremy Stephen Forrest, 29, of Gloucester passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He graduated from Mathews High School in 2011 and was captain of the football team, winning multiple MVP awards. He loved hunting, fishing, bonfires, trucks, the water and hanging out with family and friends, always making them laugh. Jeremy was a hard worker and enjoyed...
Harry Belor
Apr 1, 2022
Harry Vernon Belor, 80, of Church View passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. Harry was an avid golfer, sportsman, and an animal lover. Harry was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in The Vietnam War. Most of all, he was a kind person and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.He is preceded in death...
Joseph Smith
Mar 31, 2022
Joseph Clifton “Kip” Smith, 74, of Saluda, son of the late Doug and Lois Smith passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, carpenter and a 32 degree Mason. Survived by a daughter, Kristin Smith; sisters, Marge Brandt and Gail Spencer and a brother, Jack Smith. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00...
Beth Kotrosa
Mar 29, 2022
Beth Jean Kotrosa, lately of Riverside Convalescent Center in Saluda, Virginia, peacefully went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2022 at the blessed age of 91. Beth was born on January 7, 1931 to Jay and Maude Fisher in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a devoted wife to John Eugene Kotrosa, Sr., a devoted mother to John Eugene Kotrosa,...
Shelby Tune
Mar 27, 2022
Shelby Dean Sanders Tune, 79, of Champlain, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022.Shelby was a member of Upper Essex Baptist Church, and the daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed spending time with her family, including dancing, traveling, spending time outdoors and on the water, and eating crabs.Shelby is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Sarah Sanders;...
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